A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5626603 Details
Epoch: 261 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 27585574 epoch_slot_no: 196774 block_no: 5626426 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 3594 time: 2021-04-23 04:24:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x645618d377eee141d1308e857df7273d5b464f6cb58c8ca05ffb20f21df818ffBlock Operator
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